Wild World — Cat Stevens Lyrics

Wild World Song Lyrics

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This song plays in the background as Eddie and Venom drive through Vegas.

<strong>[Intro]</strong>
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, la, la
<blockquote>Establishes a soft, introspective melody, evoking a reflective and nostalgic mood.</blockquote>

<strong>[Verse 1]</strong>
Now that I've lost everything to you
<blockquote>Feels the pain of sacrifice, suggesting he’s given all he had in the relationship.</blockquote>

You say you wanna start something new
<blockquote>Indicates a change or a separation, as the other person seeks a new beginning.</blockquote>

And it's breakin' my heart you're leavin'
Baby, I'm grievin'
<blockquote>Expresses his sorrow over the departure, feeling heartbroken and grieving the loss.</blockquote>

But if you wanna leave, take good care
<blockquote>Wishes the best for his departing partner, showing lingering care despite the hurt.</blockquote>

Hope you have a lot of nice things to wear
But then a lot of nice things turn bad out there
<blockquote>Warns about the world’s difficulties, implying that material things can’t shield against life’s hardships.</blockquote>

<strong>[Chorus]</strong>
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
It's hard to get by just upon a smile
<blockquote>Reflects on life’s unpredictability and challenges, where positivity alone may not be enough to survive.</blockquote>

Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
I'll always remember you like a child, girl
<blockquote>Holds on to a pure, innocent image of her, remembering her fondly despite the separation.</blockquote>

<strong>[Verse 2]</strong>
You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do
And it's breakin' my heart in two
<blockquote>Speaks from experience about the world’s harsh realities, which he finds deeply saddening.</blockquote>

Because I never wanna see you sad, girl
Don't be a bad girl
<blockquote>Expresses protective feelings, wanting her to avoid mistakes or choices that could bring her sorrow.</blockquote>

But if you wanna leave, take good care
Hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
<blockquote>Wishes her well again, hoping she finds good companionship along her journey.</blockquote>

But just remember there's a lot of bad and beware
Beware
<blockquote>Gently warns her about life’s dangers, advising caution amid potential hardships.</blockquote>

<strong>[Chorus]</strong>
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And it's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And I'll always remember you like a child, girl
<blockquote>Reiterates his concern for her in the face of the unpredictable world, maintaining his affectionate memory of her innocence.</blockquote>

<strong>[Bridge]</strong>
...la-la-la-la-la-la-la, la, la
<blockquote>Returns to the reflective melody, emphasizing the bittersweet nature of his feelings.</blockquote>

Baby, I love you
But if you wanna leave, take good care
<blockquote>Expresses his love for her, but with acceptance of her decision to go.</blockquote>

Hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
But just remember there's a lot of bad and beware
<blockquote>Restates his advice, showing enduring concern for her well-being as she ventures into the world.</blockquote>

<strong>[Chorus]</strong>
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
It's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
And I'll always remember you like a child, girl
<blockquote>Ends with a warm, nostalgic embrace, accepting the unpredictable, often harsh nature of life and relationships.</blockquote>